Wayand landslides: PM announces Rs 2 lakh compensation to the kin of each victim
30 July 2024 9:56 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI)
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each person killed in the landslides in parts of Wayanad on Tuesday. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.
The PMO informed on "X" that Mr Modi spoke to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and assured all possible help from the Centre in the wake of the landslides.
"Distressed by the landslides in parts of Wayanad. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones and prayers with those injured," the PM said on "X".
The PMO informed on "X" that Mr Modi spoke to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and assured all possible help from the Centre in the wake of the landslides.
"Distressed by the landslides in parts of Wayanad. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones and prayers with those injured," the PM said on "X".
He said rescue operations are currently underway to assist all those affected.
Opposition leader in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi urged all UDF workers to assist the administration in the rescue and relief operations.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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